![]() ![]() (Just out of curiousity, I did drop a barlow and a 32mm in it to see what kind of lifting capabilities it had, and I’m happy to report the focuser did just fine.) The focuser also has quite sufficient back focus, so there shouldn’t be any problem with almost any eyepiece you would choose to use. No “cheapie” parts… Just a solid focuser with a nice firm touch that’s not slopping around with the supplied 25mm Plossl. Here again we’ve got good, standard quality. The Bushnell ARES 5″ Dobsonian comes equipped with a standard 1.25″ rack and pinion focuser. OK! So, now we’re down to what else is in the box and putting in an eyepiece for real. However, it is also well-crafted and sturdy. The “dobsonian” cabinet is a composite wood with overlay – and it’s actually more of an alt-az arrangement rather than the double side bearings we normally associate with a dob design. Friction bearings on the altitude and the azimuth are very positive, and once you’ve balanced the Bushnell ARES, you’ll find its weight to be very positive, secure and even major moves can be made without the assembly bumbling around. Before I put in an eyepiece, however, I’d like to report that there’s nothing cheap about this little dobsonian telescope. It is heavy duty and was very thoughtfully designed to truly protect the optics tube. This isn’t a dustcap that’s just going to pop off at one good bump. When we’re set here, it’s time to take off the dust cover, which I am very happy to say has a slight offset to it which means it opens somewhat like a medicine bottle. After that, a quick, cursory collimation check (and a thoughtfully provided center-marked mirror) and make sure everything is snug. It goes on its own little metal pedestal and attaches via a dovetail. Next step… Attach included red dot finderscope. My, my… Look at that clean and perfect little ellipsoidal secondary! Once I realized what I was doing wrong, all systems were then “Go” and it was time to do this little telescope’s magic act and utilize the incorporated truss tubes and slide it up into observing position. My first impression was to tighten down the side bearing to make everything stable – totally overlooking the fact that the telescope’s balance is a long, side-mounted dovetail. But the fault was not in the stars, dear Brutus… It was in my own lack of ability to see exactly how it was put together. It felt like it was going to fall apart in my hands and I was truly worried it had gone through some bad experiences in shipping. Note these are very pricey tools not suitable for young children, but better-suited for teens.When I first unpacked the Bushnell ARES, I was pretty upset. Compound telescopes combine the best of both refractor and reflector telescopes as they have both lenses and mirrors to see clearly images in space and Earth side.Reflector telescopes use a curved mirror instead of a lens for greater clarify and quality with clearer views of the sky than refractor telescopes, but cannot be used to magnify objects on Earth.A long tube attached to a lens magnifies objects in the sky or ground. Refractor telescopes are the most common type of telescope for kids and the most affordable.Telescopes are available in three general types: When buying a kids telescope, there are many factors to consider, but we recommend focusing on telescope type, aperture size, ease of use features, and cost. These picks are from top tested brands, telescopes with innovative new features, or products with rave online reviews. Plus, we test with kids of all ages who use the toys and provide the kind of unbiased feedback only kids can. The GH Little Lab is comprised of engineers who evaluate toys and science tools for accuracy, ease of use, and safety. Worried about knowing which is the best telescope to buy? Trust the science-backed testing at The Good Housekeeping Institute. The ability to collect light is related to the diameter of the lens or mirror (a.k.a aperture) the larger the telescope's aperture, the more you can see. Telescopes work by using a lens or curved mirror to gather and focus light from the sky, so you can see the stars and planets more clearly. ![]() Telescopes for kids can help them explore stars and planets, stimulating both their imagination and STEM skills. Children love looking up at the stars and imagining distant galaxies, but with just your eyes, you can only see so much.
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